Buchanan preschool sign-up set

Registration for kindergartners and 4-year-olds at Moccasin School.

Registration for kindergartners and 4-year-olds at Moccasin School.

March 26, 2006

BUCHANAN -- Buchanan Community Schools' preschool and kindergarten sign-up will be held on April 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Moccasin Elementary School. The screenings will be held in the school's gym, 410 Moccasin Ave. Children who will be 4 years old on or before Dec. 1 will be eligible for a preschool screening and children age 5 on or before Dec. 1 will be eligible for kindergarten. To avoid a long wait, school administrators recommend that parents follow these time schedules: If a child's last name begins with A through L, parents should attend between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. If a child's last name begins with M through Z, parents should attend between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. The following documents are also required:

Child's birth certificate;

Child's immunization record;

Proof of Buchanan residency;

Child's Social Security number. Immunizations may be obtained at the Niles Health Department at 1205 N. Front St., in Niles. Call (269) 684-2800 to schedule an appointment. Vision and hearing screening appointments will be scheduled during parents' meetings.